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carolsnotebook's review
3.0
Better than the first in the series, still not a must-read, but I did like the twist they took with "Moriarty."
ssejig's review
4.0
Reggie is still dealing with the repercussions of the previous books. His law practice is failing, his portfolio is non-existent, and his one true love is running around with a man intent on destroying Reggie in the tabloids.
Then, the letter arrives. It is written to Reggie but the writer seems to believe that he is actually Sherlock Holmes. The signature- Moriarty.
Then, the letter arrives. It is written to Reggie but the writer seems to believe that he is actually Sherlock Holmes. The signature- Moriarty.
mylhibug's review
4.0
I am really enjoying this series about a couple of brothers that are working out of an office that used to be where Sherlock Holmes used to reside. It's a great concept for setting up pretty decent mysteries. This one even includes... Moriarty. It's a fun read and you will enjoy it, I almost guarantee that for everybody but there is always that one, or a million plus people that just won't agree with me all the time. Buggers.
Happy reading!
Happy reading!
farmgirlwrites's review
3.0
I read the first book in this series and didn't like it all that much, but I thought that the second one was much better. The plot seemed to be a bit tighter, and the mystery was more suspenseful (although I still think the author could give us a more intricate backstory for the antagonists - I found the kidnapper's motivations really boring, and would like to see a bit more thought put into them).
I'm not sure I'd read the rest of the books in the series (I only read this one because I'd gotten both out of the library at the same time), but they're entertaining if you're looking for an easy read. Just don't expect too much from the first few, and if you're looking for Sherlock pastiches, there are many better ones out there.
I'm not sure I'd read the rest of the books in the series (I only read this one because I'd gotten both out of the library at the same time), but they're entertaining if you're looking for an easy read. Just don't expect too much from the first few, and if you're looking for Sherlock pastiches, there are many better ones out there.
tharina's review
3.0
Around the Year in 52 Books 2020: A book that is originally published in a year that is a prime number.
hopeevey's review
4.0
I picked this up because I'm a bit of a sucker for Sherlockiana. I didn't expect much from it - I'm used to such works being more "look how much cannon I referenced!" than well plotted mystery.
I've been pleasantly surprised :) While there are bits that stretch suspension of disbelief, they weren't really noticeable while I listened. The narration was outstanding. The characters were appealingly real with intriguing depth. I plan to read more in this series.
I've been pleasantly surprised :) While there are bits that stretch suspension of disbelief, they weren't really noticeable while I listened. The narration was outstanding. The characters were appealingly real with intriguing depth. I plan to read more in this series.
gabibooksit's review against another edition
4.0
The Brothers of Baker Street picks up immediately where the first in this series, The Baker Street Letters, leaves off. I usually don't go into a book with a lot of expectations, but I totally went into Baker Street Letters thinking, "This is going to be awesome! Two brothers move into Baker Street, get letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes, and solve crimes together!" Which it is...and yet, somehow isn't. Brothers of Baker Street was definitely more enjoyable for me because it was more of what I expected.
The book follows Reggie Heath, thirty-something London lawyer who is having a bit of a life crisis. He's lost most of his money, his on-again off-again girlfriend is currently off-again with him and on-again with a very wealthy man, his brother's busy making love to a lovely young woman in California, and he hasn't got a single client.
Not to mention, if someone doesn't answer all those letters to Sherlock Holmes -and only with the proper form, thank you- the lease on his offices will be void and he'll be given the boot from Baker Street.
Lo and behold, an attractive young solicitor appears and just happens to have a client for him. Reggie hasn't taken a criminal case in years, but beggars can't be choosers. So he ships the letters off to his brother Nigel, not taking seriously the one addressed to him and signed Moriarty.
He should have taken it seriously.
The book follows Reggie Heath, thirty-something London lawyer who is having a bit of a life crisis. He's lost most of his money, his on-again off-again girlfriend is currently off-again with him and on-again with a very wealthy man, his brother's busy making love to a lovely young woman in California, and he hasn't got a single client.
Not to mention, if someone doesn't answer all those letters to Sherlock Holmes -and only with the proper form, thank you- the lease on his offices will be void and he'll be given the boot from Baker Street.
Lo and behold, an attractive young solicitor appears and just happens to have a client for him. Reggie hasn't taken a criminal case in years, but beggars can't be choosers. So he ships the letters off to his brother Nigel, not taking seriously the one addressed to him and signed Moriarty.
He should have taken it seriously.